Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

9 Jan 2026

The Vitafoods portfolio of nutraceutical events is expanding, with Vitafoods Middle East and Africa launching in September 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

7 Jan 2026

Nestlé has reduced the cocoa content of its Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband recipes, meaning they can no longer be called “chocolate”.

23 Dec 2025

From trade tariffs to heavy metals in protein, we look back at some of the industry’s highlights of 2025 and round up our most-read stories of the year.

16 Oct 2025

While food security has increased in most countries, the world’s most vulnerable nations’ struggles continue and intensify, a USDA analysis reveals.

7 Jul 2025

A university lab dedicated to exploring food and nutrition insecurity has found that if no climate action is taken, heatwave events may cause global food insecurity to rise by 12.8 percentage points.

19 Jun 2025

On 7 June, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its annual World Food Safety Day, highlighting the role scientific research and innovation play in supporting consumers’ health.

28 May 2025

Consumers in Africa and the Middle East face a higher risk of consuming adulterated foods – especially with tariffs causing chaos in the global food supply chain, experts warn.

8 May 2025

Agroprocessing and food innovation are driving industrial development, with Senegal and Brazil offering examples of targeted national strategies.

25 Apr 2025

The US President’s plan to reduce the 145% tariffs on China’s food and beverage market raises questions over whether a turnaround is likely for other regions.

20 Mar 2025

Enjoyment of food and its perceived healthiness is dwindling among most global populations, according to findings from Gallup and Ando Foundation/Nissin Food Products.

19 Mar 2025

Seafood is poised to surpass poultry as the leading contributor to global protein supply growth this year, according to Rabobank’s latest protein outlook.

28 Feb 2025

A sharp drop in Nigerian ginger production is affecting global supply chains, with exports falling by 74% due to a severe outbreak of ginger blight.